Imotil 22mg
Capsule
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Imotil 2 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Imotil 2 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Imotil 2 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not h... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Imotil 2 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Imotil 2 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Imotil 2 is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any unde... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Imotil 2 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Imotil 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Imotil 2 is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It should not be used in patients with dysentery (diarrhea with blood). Imotil 2 is taken with or withou... View More
Uses of Imotil 2
- Diarrhea
Side effects of Imotil 2
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Headache
- Stomach pain
How to use Imotil 2
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Imotil 2 may be taken with... View More
How Imotil 2 works
Imotil 2 is an anti-diarrhoeal medication. It works by slowing down the contraction of the intestines thereby decreasing the speed at which the contents... View More
- You have been prescribed Imotil 2 for the treatment of diarrhea.
- Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance. Drink plenty of fluids to help keep you hydrated.
- Consult your doctor if your diarrhea lasts for more than 48 hours.
- Do not use Imotil 2 if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Imotil 2 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Stop taking the medication as soon as your symptoms are relieved.
Indication
Diarrhea
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Acute Diarrhea 4 mg initially, then 2 mg after each loose stool; not to exceed 16 mg/day (8 mg/day for self-medication); discontinue if no improvement ... View More
Child Dose
Acute Diarrhea First Day of Treatment 2-6 years (13-20 kg): 1 mg q8hr PO 6-8 years: (20-30 kg): 2 mg q12hr PO 8-12 years (>30 kg): 2 mg q8hr PO S... View More
Contraindication
Conditions when inhibition of peristalsis is undesirable (e.g. ileus or megacolon); antibiotic induced colitis; active inflammatory bowel disease; if ab... View More
Mode of Action
Loperamide inhibits peristalsis and prolongs transit time by acting directly on intestinal wall muscles. It also reduces faecal volume, increases viscos... View More
Precaution
Concomitant specific therapy must be given in those with infectious diarrhoea; hepatic dysfunction; infants; pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: Not kno... View More
Side Effect
Abdominal pain, distention, and discomfort; paralytic ileus; constipation, dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, rash. Potentially Fatal: Toxic ... View More
Interaction
Bioavailability increased by co-trimoxazole, ritonavir, saquinavir. Respiratory depression reported when administered with quinidine. Loperamide increas... View More
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